One of the most well-known and spiritual journeys in the world is along the Via Francigena. If you have traveled around Italy, you have most likely noticed the brown signs with the little pilgrim figure indicating the famous via. But have you ever wondered what ...

In the heart of the Brenta Dolomites, rarely visited compared to other itineraries in western Trentino, the trekking trail to the top of Piz Galin Mountain is a challenging, authentic hike with spectacular views of the most famous peaks in the area. Mt. Piz Galin is an isolated, ...

Scanno, in the L'Aquila province of the Abruzzo region, is a delightful little village that has it all. Scanno is gaining notoriety because of booming tourism in Abruzzo in general, and due to the internet's unveiling of "secret spots" over the years.  Holding the prestigious title ...

Roccamandolfi is a small town located in the mountains of Matese at the foot of the ruins of a castle of Lombard origin and is the ideal place for those who want to spend moments of leisure in contact with nature. Nature and trekking enthusiasts can ...

This is almost definitely an area of Italy that not many tourists get around to seeing. Today, we're in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region (or "Friuli" for short) in northeastern Italy. This beautiful region that borders both Austria and Slovenia offers not only beach destinations along ...

When you think of Tuscany, you think of rolling green hills, cypress-lined dirt roads, art cities like Florence and Pisa, Chianti wine, and stunning coastlines, and you are absolutely correct. But did you know that Tuscany also boasts another type of natural beauty to be ...

No, you're not looking at a picture of a rock formation somewhere in Arizona or Utah, but in Italy. Just when you think that this country couldn't possibly offer anything more, it surprises us yet again. The Lame Rosse rock formations in central Italy's Marches ...

Somewhere around the 1950s, the farmers of the Brescia valleys began leaving their homes and a life of hard work in the fields and pouring into the city of Brescia and other larger towns of Upper Garda. Only a few "philanthropists" and true mountaineers kept ...

A blue sea, sunny beaches, an unusual botanical garden, bird watching, biking, and much more await you at Rosolina Mare in northern Italy's Veneto region.  Fine, white sand beaches and bathing establishments are perfect for any type of tourist, including those traveling with their four-legged friends. ...

The Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy is one of the most sought-after destinations not only during ski season but also in the late spring and summertime. For travelers who love the outdoors, Trentino literally offers endless possibilities for people of all ages. The Novella ...